SHAWNEE, OK -- The Shawnee Fire Department offers free smoke detectors to families in need. But now, the department is in need of smoke detectors, themselves. Fire Marshall David Anderson says his fire fighters install dozens of alarms each month, free of charge.
Now the storage room, usually full of donated smoke detectors, is nearly empty.
If the supply is not replenished soon, Anderson fears it could be an especially long, dangerous fire season.
Officials say if every residence had a working smoke detector, 300 lives could be saved and 4,500 injuries could be avoided each year.
If you'd like to donate some money or smoke detectors, you can contact the Shawnee Fire Department at (405) 273-4282.
Now the storage room, usually full of donated smoke detectors, is nearly empty.
If the supply is not replenished soon, Anderson fears it could be an especially long, dangerous fire season.
Officials say if every residence had a working smoke detector, 300 lives could be saved and 4,500 injuries could be avoided each year.
If you'd like to donate some money or smoke detectors, you can contact the Shawnee Fire Department at (405) 273-4282.
